Karma Ergo Lite KM-2501 Owner's Manual - page 14
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edge. (See Figure 4.8)
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Press the two release levers on the backrest frame (push handle tubes) to fold
the backrest down for compact storage and easy transport. (See Figure 4.9)
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Folding is now completed. (See Figure 4.10) (Travel bag is optional)
(Figure 4.7)
(Figure 4.8)
(Figure 4.9)
(Figure 4.10)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair.
4.1.3 Adjustments
4.1.3.1 Rear wheel
Your wheelchair may be supplied with quick-release wheels. If so, please follow
the instructions below.
4.1.3.1.1 Rear Wheel Removal
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Support the weight of the chair with one hand by holding the push handle.
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Depress the hub cover and hold down the quick-release mechanism.
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Remove the wheel. (See Figure 4.11)
4.1.3.1.2 Rear Wheel Attachment
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Pick up the wheel: Hold the centre of the rear wheel by grasping two adjacent
spokes with four fingers of one hand, use the thumb to depress the quick-release.
Take the quick-release axle and depress the button in its centre. This retracts
the bearings at the opposite end of the axle. This will allow you to push the axle
through the centre of the hub of the wheel. Your wheels are now ready to be
assembled to the frame of your wheelchair.
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First ensure that the brake is in the OFF position. Take up the assembled
wheel and axle and depress the button in the centre of the axle, as above. This
retracts the ball bearings that will allow you to push the axle into the wheel
bracket that is located on the lower rear frame of the wheelchair. When you
remove your thumb from the button on the axle, the ball bearings should be
visible protruding from the axle at the back of the wheel bracket. This will secure
the wheel safely in the frame. (See Figure 4.12)
CAUTION:
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You must make sure that the axle is fully located in the wheelchair bracket and
that the ball bearings are fully open and have positively attached the wheel in the
frame.